Visiting Faculty Position in Arabic StudiesWilliams College: Arabic Studies
Location: Williamstown, MA
Open Date: Apr 28, 2025
Deadline: DescriptionThe Arabic Studies Department at Williams College seeks to appoint a Visiting Assistant Professor of Arabic Studies for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning in the fall of 2025 and running through May 2026. Specialization is open, with Ph.D. required by the beginning of the appointment. Excellent training and experience teaching all levels of Arabic language to non-native speakers are essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a record of success in teaching Arabic 101/102. The selected candidate will teach two courses per semester, including one each semester in their field of specialty.
We are especially interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to the rich and diverse intellectual life of a campus made up of colleagues and students from widely varying backgrounds. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage individuals whose experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to academic excellence and innovation to apply. Williams offers visiting faculty participation in the college's professional development program
First3 (linkhttps://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6210294&targetURL= (link
https://faculty-networks.williams.edu/first3/), access to a number of online
NCFDD resources (link
https://faculty.williams.edu/articles/ncfdd-national-center-for-faculty-development-diversity/), and support through the newly established
Rice Center for Teaching (link
https://www.williams.edu/teaching-center/).
QualificationsApplication InstructionsApplications are due no later than May 15, 2025 and should include a cover letter, CV, student evaluations, and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidate's experience and success as a teacher. In the letter of application, we ask that candidates provide a detailed account of their experience teaching Arabic and speak to their ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. We also invite candidates to speak to their effective use of immersion in the classroom. In late May, candidates short-listed for the position will be asked to submit a video of themselves teaching an Arabic class. All materials should be addressed to Amal Eqeiq, Chair, and must be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/167079. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available
here:
http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/167079Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
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